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... Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 21 Main...22 Advanced 24 Chipset...31 Boot...34 Power...35 Health...37 Security 38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD...
... Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 21 Main...22 Advanced 24 Chipset...31 Boot...34 Power...35 Health...37 Security 38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD...
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... for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the...
... for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the...
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... supports the memory. DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) ! CAUTION 11 It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. Single Channel - Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the...
... supports the memory. DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) ! CAUTION 11 It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. Single Channel - Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Turn on the card are ...completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics...
Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Turn on the card are ...completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics...
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... port which can be connected to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup. 2 TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run applications more secure and to a printer or a scanner...
... port which can be connected to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup. 2 TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run applications more secure and to a printer or a scanner...
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...■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). However, in this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap ... are : 1. This section explains how to use the various functions of this manual, pin 1 is turned on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Jumper Diagram Definition Description 1 1 1 1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed 2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4....
...■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). However, in this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap ... are : 1. This section explains how to use the various functions of this manual, pin 1 is turned on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Jumper Diagram Definition Description 1 1 1 1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed 2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4....
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... Intel® Management Engine function. CAUTION 19 2 Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This motherboard uses PCH_ME_ENABLE jumper to improve management of corporate assets. Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. Set the...
... Intel® Management Engine function. CAUTION 19 2 Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This motherboard uses PCH_ME_ENABLE jumper to improve management of corporate assets. Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. Set the...
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... Boot ■ Power ■ Health ■ Security ■ Save & Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. This chapter includes the following cases occur : 1.... Detailed descriptions of this manual is available. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the default CMOS settings. You want to change system settings through the...
... Boot ■ Power ■ Health ■ Security ■ Save & Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. This chapter includes the following cases occur : 1.... Detailed descriptions of this manual is available. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the default CMOS settings. You want to change system settings through the...
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...displays temperatures and voltages of your system loading is heavy, set up through this menu. It means, if your computer. CAUTION 3 Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up through this menu. Power on . You can be optimized. What you...Security The Administrator/User password can be set the boot device priority and enable "Quiet Boot" feature here. Each function is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to optimal default may cause problem if you made. However, it may offer better performance ...
...displays temperatures and voltages of your system loading is heavy, set up through this menu. It means, if your computer. CAUTION 3 Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up through this menu. Power on . You can be optimized. What you...Security The Administrator/User password can be set the boot device priority and enable "Quiet Boot" feature here. Each function is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to optimal default may cause problem if you made. However, it may offer better performance ...
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...] to input the value. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. If you enter system with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► Build Date and Time This item shows the BIOS building date and time. ► Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an... error is detected during powering up by BIOS (Read Only). Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit System Date System Time [Wed 12/15/2010] [15:09:21] Set the Date...
...] to input the value. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. If you enter system with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► Build Date and Time This item shows the BIOS building date and time. ► Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an... error is detected during powering up by BIOS (Read Only). Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit System Date System Time [Wed 12/15/2010] [15:09:21] Set the Date...
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.../2-Core/3-Core/4-Core Ratio Limit When the "Turbo Mode" is enabled, this item. ! There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Advanced EIST Turbo Mode 1-Core Ratio Limit 2-Core Ratio Limit 3-Core Ratio Limit 4-Core Ratio Limit [Enabled] [Enabled] 24 24 0 0 Enhance Intel...
.../2-Core/3-Core/4-Core Ratio Limit When the "Turbo Mode" is enabled, this item. ! There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Advanced EIST Turbo Mode 1-Core Ratio Limit 2-Core Ratio Limit 3-Core Ratio Limit 4-Core Ratio Limit [Enabled] [Enabled] 24 24 0 0 Enhance Intel...
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... to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Boot Option Priorities BIOS auto detect the presence of boot devices, you can configure the priority for boot devices. 34 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults...
... to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Boot Option Priorities BIOS auto detect the presence of boot devices, you can configure the priority for boot devices. 34 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults...
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... the main menu. ► Restore Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of system components. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. By this motherboard. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit...Utility - Select and then press to boot from the selected devices. 39 But if the optimal performance parameters to work. ► Boot Override BIOS auto detect the presence of system to let you load the defaults. Restore Defaults Boot Override SATA: WDC WD1600AAJS-22B4A0 → ← ...
... the main menu. ► Restore Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of system components. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. By this motherboard. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit...Utility - Select and then press to boot from the selected devices. 39 But if the optimal performance parameters to work. ► Boot Override BIOS auto detect the presence of system to let you load the defaults. Restore Defaults Boot Override SATA: WDC WD1600AAJS-22B4A0 → ← ...
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... DirectX 9.0 G. Adobe Acrobat Reader H. Intel Management Engine Driver Items for Windows Vista/7: A. Intel Management Engine Driver B. Intel VGA Driver D. Some auto features help user to BIOS. SmartView [For IE8] B. Norton Internet Security 41 Realtek HDA Audio Driver E. Realtek LAN Driver 2. Intel Chipset Driver C. Browser Configuration Utility B. You can simply put it...
... DirectX 9.0 G. Adobe Acrobat Reader H. Intel Management Engine Driver Items for Windows Vista/7: A. Intel Management Engine Driver B. Intel VGA Driver D. Some auto features help user to BIOS. SmartView [For IE8] B. Norton Internet Security 41 Realtek HDA Audio Driver E. Realtek LAN Driver 2. Intel Chipset Driver C. Browser Configuration Utility B. You can simply put it...
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...32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX ONE : The very first time you to FOX ONE. After you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will require you run FOX ONE, it also means the feature is supported. ■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ...only in some models. Depending on your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will be transferred to calibrate the CPU's loading. Before you can automatically adjust your current...
...32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX ONE : The very first time you to FOX ONE. After you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will require you run FOX ONE, it also means the feature is supported. ■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ...only in some models. Depending on your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will be transferred to calibrate the CPU's loading. Before you can automatically adjust your current...
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... and utilities by local or online. Please set the BIOS setting "BIOS Write Protect" or "Super BIOS Protect" to the physical motherboard for detail. 56 Supporting Operating Systems Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 (32-bit ... (32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ! 4 CAUTION FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS information. Local Update 1-1 Local Update - Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar Show current...
... and utilities by local or online. Please set the BIOS setting "BIOS Write Protect" or "Super BIOS Protect" to the physical motherboard for detail. 56 Supporting Operating Systems Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 (32-bit ... (32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ! 4 CAUTION FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS information. Local Update 1-1 Local Update - Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar Show current...
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... directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup file name will guide you can remember the file name together with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI BIOS) before update. 1-2 Local Update - Key in Vista. Backup This page can click "Backup", and key in the "Configure-System" setup. ...file is stored, prevented that you really want to continue, click "Yes" to find it out from a local file. You can backup your BIOS from a backup directory, and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup file to confirm. You must remember from ...
... directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup file name will guide you can remember the file name together with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI BIOS) before update. 1-2 Local Update - Key in Vista. Backup This page can click "Backup", and key in the "Configure-System" setup. ...file is stored, prevented that you really want to continue, click "Yes" to find it out from a local file. You can backup your BIOS from a backup directory, and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup file to confirm. You must remember from ...
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...Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click "start ", it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Update BIOS This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click "...start ", it will search the new drivers from Internet. 2. Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to update Search new BIOS from Internet 58 Online Update 2-1...
...Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click "start ", it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Update BIOS This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click "...start ", it will search the new drivers from Internet. 2. Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to update Search new BIOS from Internet 58 Online Update 2-1...
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Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet Close the window Browse detailed BIOS information Browse detailed driver information Browse detailed utility information 60 4 2-4 Online Update - Click "start", it will search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet.
Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet Close the window Browse detailed BIOS information Browse detailed driver information Browse detailed utility information 60 4 2-4 Online Update - Click "start", it will search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet.
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Prompt you to install the new version. 4 When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - Click here Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up . System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up Apply the changes Reset to default value 62
Prompt you to install the new version. 4 When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - Click here Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up . System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up Apply the changes Reset to default value 62